A passport valid for three months beyond the length of stay and issued within the past 10 years is required by all nationals listed in the chart above except (1) EU nationals holding a passport or national ID card which is valid for the duration of stay.

If travelling from one border-free Schengen country to another however, EU nationals are not required to show a passport or national ID card. It is still recommended that you travel with your passport or ID card to prove your identity if necessary though. Some countries like France and Austria have reintroduced border controls. Note that Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the UK are not part of the Schengen area, so a passport or ID card is required if travelling to/from these countries.

EU nationals are not required to possess a return ticket or show sufficient funds.

If bringing a pet from another EU country, your animal requires a pet passport, microchip and rabies vaccination certificate.

Allow up to 15 days for visa processing. Applications which require further enquiry may take up to two months however.

Schengen visa applicants must show proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay.

EU nationals staying longer than three months must register with the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (www.ind.nl). Non-EU nationals must apply for a residence permit if staying beyond three months.